The Change in the Dumping Syndrome Concept

The development of GLP-1 inhibitors (e.g., the enzyme dipeptyl-peptidase-IV) to degrade GLP-1 and lower absorbed glucose may have use in the treatment of dangerous post-gastric bypass hypoglycemia. An understanding of the changing concepts of dumping syndrome is necessary for its treatment.

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Published in:Obesity surgery 2008-12, Vol.18 (12), p.1622-1624
Main Author: Deitel, Mervyn
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dumping Syndrome - drug therapy
Dumping Syndrome - physiopathology
Gastric Bypass - adverse effects
Gastrointestinal surgery
Humans
Hypoglycemia - etiology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nesidioblastosis - physiopathology
Obesity
Surgery
Surgical outcomes
Weight control
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Summary:The development of GLP-1 inhibitors (e.g., the enzyme dipeptyl-peptidase-IV) to degrade GLP-1 and lower absorbed glucose may have use in the treatment of dangerous post-gastric bypass hypoglycemia. An understanding of the changing concepts of dumping syndrome is necessary for its treatment.
ISSN:0960-8923
1708-0428
DOI:10.1007/s11695-008-9756-8